Author: Surve Anuprita, Surve Aparna
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Year: 2001
Pages: 90
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Street Furniture
Classification: 721
Shelf: C6R1
Accession No: B887
Contents: Preface I- Introduction to Design Approach and Planning Principles II- Elements of Design III- Region and Category of the Area IV- Definitions of Road Types and Planning Guidelines V- Street Furniture Elements Specifications (Materials, Process & Finishes) Advertising Specifications Designs & Detail Drawings
Abstract: The Planning & Design Guidelines for Street Furniture for Mumbai & its Suburbs Part-1 Manual (2001), developed by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), provides a framework for designing and implementing street furniture across the city. It emphasizes design principles, regional context, and aesthetic harmony. The manual defines road types, categorizes areas, and offers guidelines on materials, finishes, and advertising specifications. It aims to create functional, safe, and visually appealing public spaces that improve the urban environment and address the specific challenges of Mumbai’s streetscape.